Tag: Catalytic Converter Theft
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Stolen catalytic converters found in Denver scrapyard
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Catalytic converters, theft targets due to their valuable metals, are rarely found after being stolen from vehicles. In January, investigators found three of them, stolen in October, in a local scrap yard. On Oct. 7, three catalytic converters were stolen from Toyota Tacoma trucks at Eco Shield Pest Solutions, located at 7275 S. Revere Pkwy…
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Colorado lawmakers kill bill to lower emissions mandates for victims of catalytic converter theft
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A bill seeking to lower emissions requirements for replacement catalytic converters when the original converter is stolen was shut down by a state committee Thursday. House Bill 1038 would have allowed victims of catalytic converter theft to use a replacement catalytic converter that complies with federal emissions standards, but not Colorado’s stricter state standards. This…
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Polis signs bills to fight catalytic converter theft in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Gov. Jared Polis signed two bills into law Tuesday that aim to address the unprecedented rise in thefts of catalytic converters across the state. Effective immediately, Senate Bill 9 requires auto part recyclers to consult with a national database to determine whether a catalytic converter…
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Bill seeking to curb catalytic converter theft advances
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Legislation that intends to address the unprecedented rise in thefts of catalytic converters in Colorado overcame its first major hurdle when lawmakers advanced it out of the Senate transportation committee on Tuesday. If enacted, Senate Bill 9 would require auto part recyclers to consult with…
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Officials warn of increasing catalytic converter thefts in Weld County
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As the country experiences a rise in thefts of catalytic converters, the Weld County Sheriff’s Office is asking its residents to take precautions. Catalytic converters are an exhaust emission control device found in many lower emission and hybrid vehicles. The converters contain precious metals that are trading at record prices, according to the Catalytic Converter…